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Increase your PR prospects by taking advantage of Canada’s various Expression of Interest systems

CIC News Increase your PR prospects by taking advantage of Canada’s various Expression of Interest systems Many Canadian immigration programs use an expression of interest (EOI) system to select candidates for permanent residence (PR). Canada’s immigration system allows candidates to submit EOIs across multiple immigration programs, effectively allowing those seeking PR to boost their chances…

February 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

CIC News February 2025: State of the Express Entry pool After a January that saw Express Entry draws return to some semblance of normalcy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held two draws in the month of February. January saw the issuance of 5,821 Invitations to Apply (ITAs): candidates includes those in the…

Alberta adds family relatives to eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry program

CIC News Alberta adds family relatives to eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry program On January 18th, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), which functions as Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program, added having relatives in the province to their candidate selection criteria for the Alberta Express Entry stream (managed under the AAIP). Discover if You…

Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

CIC News Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System? Anyone who is considering immigrating to Canada under an Express Entry program will very quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using the CRS when it introduced Express Entry in 2015. The CRS is a detailed and evidence-based approach designed to identify immigrants…